MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE CLEARCUT KNIVES; KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC

Catalog Number 8065993048

Device Problems Bent (1059); Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/09/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A sample has been received by manufacturing that has not yet been evaluated.Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.(b)(4).

Event Description

A nurse reported that a knife did not cut well and was bent upwards while making the incision during cataract surgery.An alternate knife was obtained in order to successfully complete the procedure there was no impact to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

One opened knife sample was received in a blister package for the report of the knife edge was bent and did not cut well.The returned sample was visually inspected and was found to be nonconforming with a damaged tip and a damaged cutting edge.Penetration testing could not be performed due to the damaged condition of the sample.A review of the device history record related to the reported lot number indicates that the product was processed and released according to the product¿s acceptance criteria.A complaint history examination indicates that there are four additional complaints associated with the lot for the reported issue.The exact root cause could not be determined from the investigation performed.The damage to the returned sample is consistent with damage that can occur when the blade contacts a hard surface such as the protective blade tray when the product is improperly removed or inserted after use, from improper handling or contact with another instrument during surgery or set-up.The exact root cause for the damaged knife sample is unknown therefore, specific action with regards to this complaint cannot be taken.All knives are 100% inspected by trained operators using a minimum of 10x magnification during manufacturing.Any nonconformance, such as the damaged tip and damaged cutting edge exhibited on the returned opened sample is removed from the lot and scrapped.Functional penetration testing is performed and monitored during the finishing process to ensure the sharpness of the product.Complaints are reviewed and monitored at regular intervals for any significant adverse trends.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLEARCUT KNIVES
• Type of Device: KNIFE, OPHTHALMIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer (Section G): ALCON RESEARCH, LTD. - ALCON PRECISION DEVICE; 714 columbia avenue; sinking spring PA 19608
• Manufacturer Contact: nadia bailey ; 6201 south freeway; mail stop ab2-6; fort worth, TX 76134 ; 8176152230
• MDR Report Key: 7300423
• MDR Text Key: 101244683
• Report Number: 2523835-2018-00089
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HNN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CY
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/23/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 8065993048
• Device Lot Number: 167183M
• Other Device ID Number: 380659930485
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/27/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 75 YR